Delaware Bills

passed both · Delaware · House Jun 30, 2025

HB 35: AN ACT PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE I OF THE DELAWARE CONSTITUTION RELATING TO PROHIBITION OF THE DEATH PENALTY.

This Act is the first leg of a constitutional amendment to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty. Amending the Delaware Constitution requires not only the passing of the changes in this Act, but also passage of the same changes after the next general election by the next General Assembly. This Act requires a greater than majority vote for passage because § 1 of Article XVI of the Delaware Constitution requires the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members elected to each house of the General Assembly to amend the Delaware Constitution. This Substitute for House Bill No. 35 makes technical corrections and omits the changes to § 12 of Article I to avoid confusion as there is a different currently pending amendment to that section.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

signed · Delaware · Senate Jun 30, 2025

SB 145: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION PAYMENTS.

This Act does the following: (1) Updates the Workers’ Compensation Act to reflect current practices and technology including enabling workers’ compensations payments to be by made by direct deposit. (2) Allows the Office of Workers’ Compensation to increase the reimbursement percentage of activities from 66.6% to 100%. This ensures that the inspection and safety functions of the Division of Industrial Affairs are fully covered as they are partially covered right now. Insurance carriers pay the assessment imposed by this section. The annual budget process provides caps or spend authorities on these appropriated special funds on an annual basis. This Act also makes technical corrections to conform existing law to the standards of the Delaware Legislative Drafting Manual.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

signed · Delaware · Senate Jun 30, 2025

SB 199: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 26 OF THE DELAWARE CODE AND CHAPTER 44 OF VOLUME 85 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES.

This Act amends Chapter 44 of Volume 85 of the Laws of Delaware, formerly Senate Bill No. 159, as amended by Senate Amendment No. 1 and House Amendment No. 1, of the 153rd General Assembly, to delay the effective date of Chapter 44 of Volume 85 of the Laws of Delaware until January 31, 2026, and to repeal the sunset clause in Section of Chapter 44 of Volume 85 of the Laws of Delaware. This Act is retroactive to the enactment of Chapter 44 of Volume 85 of the Laws of Delaware. This Act does not affect or limit the retroactive effect of Section 2 of Chapter 44 of Volume 85 of the Laws of Delaware.

in committee · Delaware · House Jun 27, 2025

HB 228: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 4 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO MARIJUANA ESTABLISHMENT LICENSES.

This Act prohibits the issuance of an open license for a retail facility upon the expiration of a conversion license if the location of the retail facility would be in violation of the law of a municipality under § 1351 of this title.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 26, 2025

SCR 103: RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 2025 AS "AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 103) designates November 2025 as "Autoimmune Disease Awareness Month" in Delaware. It is a non-binding resolution expressing the state legislature's recognition of autoimmune diseases and their impact on residents. The resolution does not create new laws, allocate funding, or impose requirements; it solely aims to raise public awareness during that month. It directly affects Delaware residents by highlighting autoimmune health issues through official state recognition.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 26, 2025

HCR 77: RECOGNIZING THE DELAWARE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AND THE DELAWARE NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT COMMISSION.

This concurrent resolution recognizes Delaware Nutrient Management Program and Commission, and the efforts they have made toward their mission to help improve and protect the quality of Delaware's ground and surface waters.

Topics ✓ Environment

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 26, 2025

SCR 104: RECOGNIZING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025 AS MYASTHENIA GRAVIS AWARENESS MONTH IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This concurrent resolution designates June 2025 as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month in Delaware. It formally recognizes the condition and aims to increase public awareness about Myasthenia Gravis within the state. The resolution has no binding legal effect or policy changes.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 26, 2025

SCR 120: DESIGNATING JUNE 28, 2025, AS “STONEWALL UPRISING REMEMBRANCE DAY” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution affirms the importance of the recognition of LGBTQIA+ people and their many achievements and designates June 28, 2025, as “Stonewall Uprising Remembrance Day” in the State of Delaware. It also encourages expanded efforts to keep Delaware residents properly informed about the need for acceptance, and equitable treatment, of LGBTQIA+ individuals.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 26, 2025

SCR 117: DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 14-20, 2025, AS "ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY LITERACY WEEK" IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This bill designates September 14-20, 2025, as "Adult Education and Family Literacy Week" in Delaware through a symbolic resolution. It does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect specific individuals or programs. The resolution serves only to recognize and promote awareness of adult education and family literacy initiatives within the state. It is a procedural designation with no binding policy changes.

passed · Delaware · Senate Jun 26, 2025

SR 15: RECOGNIZING THE DANGERS OF DISTRACTED DRIVING IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This Senate Resolution recognizes the dangers of distracted driving and urges all drivers on Delaware’s roads to abide by state laws related to distracted driving.

passed · Delaware · House Jun 26, 2025

HR 17: DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2025 AS “NATIONAL CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) AWARENESS MONTH".

This resolution designates June 2025 as "National Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Awareness Month." It is a symbolic gesture with no legal effect, funding provisions, or direct impact on individuals or policies. The bill does not change regulations, allocate resources, or affect any specific group. Its sole purpose is to formally recognize and promote public awareness of CMV through official congressional designation.

passed both · Delaware · Senate Jun 26, 2025

SCR 116: DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2025 AS “LIVER CANCER AWARENESS MONTH” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

This resolution designates the month of October 2025 as “Liver Cancer Awareness Month” in the State of Delaware, to raise awareness of the risks, prevention, and impact of liver cancer, and to honor those affected by the disease.

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